Trion Worlds explains how Defiance will 'co-evolve' in two mediums

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Trion Worlds explains how Defiance will 'co-evolve' in two mediums

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Wondering whether -- or if -- the joint venture of Syfy and Trion Worlds will work in tandem with Defiance? Then you may want to put aside a few minutes to watch the following video that attempts to explain how a TV show and an MMO will work together to create a blended experience for fans.

"In the past it's always been very difficult to connect television shows, which are always evolving, with video games, which are static," Trion Worlds CEO Lars Buttler states, going on to say that Trion has cracked that code. "In our unique setup, we can do things other people have never dared to try before."

Defiance the TV show and Defiance the MMO will, according to Buttler, "literally depend on each other and co-evolve."

It may not be heavy on specifics, but it's a fascinating watch nonetheless. Check it out after the jump! Continue Reading

• Source: Defiance Fan
• More coverage: Trion Worlds

 

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Defiance could link up an Xbox 360 with a PS3 -- but can't

(7 hours ago)
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In this slowly unifying world of technology and gameplay that we live in, it seems weird how we still have the segregation between consoles in the online space. Trion Worlds put on a private demonstration on development hardware to show just how that barrier can be easily knocked down. Unfortunately, the console companies involved will never let it happen.

The game in question is Trion Worlds' upcoming Defiance, an MMOFPS that will interact with the Syfy television series of the same name. Trion showed a crowd how it's entirely possible for one player on an Xbox 360 to fight against or with another player on a PlayStation 3.

Trion Global Brand Director Alex Rodberg said that while this cross-platform mingling can be done, it's extremely unlikely that such a thing would ever reach live servers: "Microsoft won't let Sony players play against them."

A Microsoft spokesperson agreed with that sentiment: "We have a high level of expectation for our game developers to ensure that all Live experiences remain top notch. Because we can't guarantee this level of quality, or control the player experience on other consoles or gaming networks, we currently do not open our network to games that allow this cross-over capability."

• Source: Kotaku
• More coverage: Defiance official site

 

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Defiance is a new MMO game that ties directly to a new TV show launching this year. How does it all work? SyFy's Grant Bowler and Dave Howe show Morgan Webb and Kevin Pereira how game and series...

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New news on this game as the female host tell us in the full show this is brought to us by the people that made both BSG and Farscape.


Previews


Defiance – Early Look

Jose finds out how Trion Worlds is partnering with Syfy to create the MMO shooter Defiance.


Shows


July 10 – EP Daily – Full Show



We chill with the voice actors and animators behind Ice Age: Continental Drift to find out how they brought the 3D adventure to life; Jose finds out how Trion Worlds is partnering with Syfy to create the MMO shooter Defiance; Miri has American Reunion, Adventure Time, and more new Blu-rays in the Sonar; Shaun catches up with the director and producer of the web series Graffiti Talks; Victor gets new details on the handheld RTS adventure Heroes of Ruin; and finally, Miri meets Leave Britney Alone Guy Chris Crocker and the filmmakers behind the documentary Me @ The Zoo.

source:EPD.TV

 

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Syfy photo contest to award trip to Defiance premier party

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Folks attending Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego or even just generally in the convention area have most likely seen some form of promotion for Syfy and Trion's transmedia project, the upcoming MMO shooter Defiance. If you have, a picture could be worth more than 1,000 words -- it could be worth a trip to the Defiance premier party in April 2013! To enter the contest, fans need to take a picture of any Defiance promotion at Comic-Con and either upload it to the official entry form, email an entry, or tweet a link of the picture to @DefianceWorld #DiscoverDefiance.

The contest is open to US residents 18 years and older and will end on July 16th, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Full contest rules are available on the official entry form.

• Source: Defiance contest entry form
• More coverage: Defiance official site

 

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Neat.


I had to post. I felt bad that you were basically talking to yourself....and a spam bot.

 

[zenith16]

lol As you see that's not completely true. But thanks. I think it's cause people are un sure about this one even the people from Battle star galactica and far scape are behind this thing. we'll see what happen when this game reaches launch.

 

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  Jessica Chobot gets the Comic-Con 2012 latest on Defiance, the upcoming SyFy project that will create a symbiotic relationship between a televsion show and video game.
  
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Two Defiance videos emerge from SDCC

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Two new videos about Defiance, the upcoming third-person shooter coupled with a television show, have emerged from San Diego Comic-Con 2012. While sometimes only snippets of videos highlighting key things get released, the first video actually treats folks who couldn't attend to the entire Defiance panel. During the 54-minute video, developers and actors of the Syfy and Trion collaboration discuss the game/television show combination and field questions from the audience.

In the second video (which is much smaller by comparison at 13 minutes), Rob Hill, senior producer, and Grant Bowler, the actor who stars as the lead in both the game and the show, discuss the project further. They touch on the background of the post-apocalyptic world setting, and discuss how the game and show will influence each other and evolve together. This video also shows game footage of vehicles and combat. The game, which begins before the show, will launch simultaneously on all three platforms: PC, XBox 360, and PS3.

You can check out both videos after the break. Continue Reading

• Source: Gamespot Defiance panel video, Gamespot Defiance interview
• More coverage: Defiance official site

 

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Defiance TV show begins production today

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The television half of the TV show/MMO hybrid being developed collaboratively by Syfy and Trion Worlds starts production today in Toronto, Ontario. Defiance -- set in a futuristic, apocalyptic Earth -- picks up after the end of the war sparked by tensions from the immigration of seven alien races to the planet.

Although both the show and the game will launch in April 2013, the game will kick things off in San Francisco where players will meet the main characters of the show, Nolan and Arissa. Then the show will start after the two characters travel to St. Louis, Missouri. There, the series will unfold in the boom-town of Defiance while the game narrative continues in the Bay Area. Both the show and the game will influence each other and evolve together.

For more information on Defiance, check out its spotlight in The Firing Line and watch the Comic-Con videos.

[Source: Trion Worlds press release]
More coverage: Defiance official site

 

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Trion PR executive talks Defiance, Syfy synergy

(22 hours ago)
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You probably know by know that Trion is working on a massive open-world shooter called Defiance. If you've been paying attention, you also know that it ties in with a Syfy Channel television show of the same name.

A new PR video featuring Trion Global Brand Director Alex Rodberg sheds a little more light on the "transmedia synergy" between the two products. No, we're not sure what that means either, but it kinda rolls off the tongue, wouldn't you agree? See, say it with us again: transmedia synergy.

OK, you're right, it's a buzz phrase. Whew, we almost bought into the hype there for a second! Anyhow, click past the cut to watch Rodberg explain how players of the game don't have to watch the show to enjoy the former (and vice versa) as well as how Trion is working together with Syfy personnel to craft what both firms hope is a unique entertainment experience. Continue Reading

• Via: TTH
• Source: [a]listdaily
• More coverage: Official site

 

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Trion showing off RIFT expansion, Defiance PvP at Gamescom

(1 hour ago)
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Gamescom is coming next week, and most major publishers are gearing up to make the trip. The latest announcement comes to us from Trion, which is showing its stable of games including RIFT, End of Nations, Defiance, and Warface.

Next week's convention will mark the "consumer debut" of RIFT's Storm Legion expansion, and MMORTS End of Nations will be playable on a massive 24-PC setup. Defiance is bringing "previously unseen PvP gameplay" to the table, while Warface will be presented inside a giant helicopter-themed display arena.

[Source: Trion press release]
More coverage: Official site

 

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New Defiance developer diary explains what makes an MMO shooter
video inside as well.

(5 hours ago)

Sci-fi, Video, Game mechanics, Previews, News items, MMOFPS, Defiance
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If you like playing an MMO but also like shooting things, you may enjoy the gameplay underpinning Defiance quite a bit. The latest developer diary for the game might be answering questions you hadn't asked, however, as it's focused on explaining how the game blends the MMO and shooter genres together into a cohesive whole. But there are still interesting tidbits about the game, including a look at vehicles and character advancement.

Characters advance partly through the acquisition of powerful new weapons, which is almost a given based on the nature of the game. Weapons are also heavily customizable, with visible differences between stock weapons and customized versions. Players will also be able to acquire points to spend on special abilities of varying types, although points can be swapped into different abilities later on. If you want a more in-depth look at the game, click on past the break to view the full development diary.

[Source: Trion Worlds press release] Continue Reading

More coverage: Official Site

 

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Defiance PvP hands-on preview







at 07:14pm August 15 2012
I crouch atop a rusting industrial rig, scanning among the cargo containers below for signs of movement. A streak my enemy’s green jumpsuit flickers beneath me, and I quickly scope in to line up my shot. But before I can pull the trigger, another shooter takes advantage of my moment of carelessness to blast a few needles into my face. The resulting boils attract a small army of headcrab-like alien fiends to my position and they promptly chew my face off. I can tell it’s going to be a long day in post-apocalyptic San Francisco.
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Trion to stream RIFT, Defiance, and End of Nations live from PAX

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If you're a RIFT fan who can't make it to PAX next weekend, we've got some good news. Trion is going to be streaming live from the show floor beginning on Friday, August 31st.

The RIFT website says that "the latest in Storm Legion with interviews, playtests, and more" will be available for viewing via Trion's Twitch TV channel. Trion devs will also be accepting questions via the Twitch page, and the company will be showing its Defiance MMOFPS and its End of Nations MMORTS throughout the show.

Gamescom 2012: Behind closed doors with Trion


http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/08/22/gamescom-2012-behind-closed-doors-with-trion-worlds/ (1 hour ago)

Betas, Fantasy, Events, real-world, Expansions, Game mechanics, Interviews, MMO industry, Opinion, MMOFPS, Massively Interviews, Massively Hands-on, First Impressions, Massively Event Coverage, RIFT, Miscellaneous, Defiance
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Germany is crazy about MMOs. Proof of this was the Gamescom attendance of almost all major players in the genre, showing off what they had in store. Trion Worlds -- known well to fans of RIFT, Defiance, and End of Nations -- was no exception. The studio gave us a closer look at some of what it's got in store for us: RIFT's first real expansion, Storm Legion, and brand-new third-person sci-fi shooter Defiance. Jump past the break to read all about them. Continue Reading



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New Defiance trailer short, but sweet

(1 hour ago)
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Ah, the smell of plasma guns in the morning. Although clocking in at only 15 seconds, the new Defiance teaser trailer released by Trion Worlds and Syfy packs in brief action clips from both the upcoming television show and the MMORPG. The trailer, premiering as a commercial on the Syfy channel last night, whets the appetites of fans eager to try out this new multi-media project that intertwines gaming and television. The game and show are both set to launch in April 2013.

Catch a glimpse of the action in the video after the break. And for more info about Defiance, check out Massively's hands-on experience at E3. Continue Reading

• Source: Teaser trailer
• More coverage: Defiance official site

A look at the weapon and vehicles in this one too.

 

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Defiance

PAX Prime 12: Walkthrough (Cam)

Creative Lead, Bill trost, walks us through a 6v6 conflict map in Trion Worlds' MMO, Defiance.


source:GT

 

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New Defiance video showcases set design

(1 hour ago)
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The nice thing about having a game that's tied into a show is knowing that the environment will receive lots of loving attention. For example, Trion Worlds and Syfy teamed up to provide a look at what the sets for the Defiance TV show. Given that the TV show and the Defiance MMO are going hand-in-hand, we think this is a good place to start imagining what the upcoming game will look like. The team also talks about a lot of the theory of the town of Defiance. The town is a melting pot of strange alien technology and earthbound invention and is meant to show tremendous life and potential despite the having gone through a devastating war.

Skip below the cut to get an eye on the goodies yourself.

[Source: Trion Worlds press release] Continue Reading

More coverage: Official site

 

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Good discussions going on here.

 

[zenith16]

this is like what happening with Dust514 the people interested will talk when they feel like it.


Former EVE Online bigwig now producing Defiance for Trion

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Betas, Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Defiance
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Earlier this year EVE Online players wondered what had become of Nathan Richardsson. The former CCP executive producer (known in internet spaceship circles as CCP Oveur) quietly disappeared after having been a major presence at multiple Fan Fests and in the online community since 2004.

Now we know that Richardsson jumped ship to sign on with Trion, where he is currently serving as both the Vice President of Development and as the Executive Producer on Defiance. "Defiance is the future of entertainment, and the collaboration between Trion and Syfy means you have two powerhouses blazing a trail that will fundamentally change the way both gamers and viewers consume entertainment," Richardsson says of the third-person shooter and its television series tie-in. "It's amazingly ambitious and exactly the kind of immense challenge that I've been looking for."

[Source: Trion press release]
More coverage: Official site

side's there other thing's of interest like borderlands. oh and the magic words of free to play needs to be said form the dev's .

 

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Defiance TV show gets a new trailer

by Elisabeth Cardy (2 hours ago)
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Remember that TV show that's attached to a game? Or wait, is it a game attached to a TV show? Either way,the bundle of entertainment potential that is Defiance just got a little more real. The TV series now has a new trailer -- and this one's longer than 15 seconds! The show and game are both due out in April, 2013, and you can get your fill of the trailer by clicking that convenient "continue reading" button down below.

Defiance-the-game will take place in the same world as the TV show. Players in this "transmedia revolution" will fight against creepy alien creations, thugs, and each other.
Continue Reading




and more importantly the unique PVP of

Defiance

Developer Diary: Player vs Player

Put open world into a new perspective with the PvP mode in Defiance!
Views: 366 | Posted: 10/15/2012

• Source: Trailer & GT
• More coverage: Official site

 

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Cinematic Designer Ryan Ebenger on Defiance

Briana uncovers new details on the MMO game/TV series Defiance from cinematic designer Ryan Ebenger



Shows


November 1 – EP Daily – Full Show



Scott gets an update on the demonic new TV series 666 Park Avenue with the lead cast; we go behind the scenes of Flight with Denzel Washington and Robert Zemeckis; Briana asks the experts what to expect from the future of space travel; Victor has Wreck-It Ralph and more new movies in the Sonar; we catch up with Transformers Prime voice actors Josh Keaton and Tania Gunadi to learn more about the show just in time for the Season Two Blu-ray release; Vic and Scott head to the American Revolution with a review of Assassin’s Creed III; and finally, Briana uncovers new details on the MMO game/TV series Defiance from cinematic designer Ryan Ebenge




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Defiance Dev Diary Focuses on Races and Cultures

A new developer diary for Defiance has been released which focuses on the races and cultures that will be present in Trion Worlds and Syfy's future world. The MMO shooter will be available in April 2013 and is set to release alongside a television show of the same name set in the same world..source:EPD.TV/ROTR